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Bummer! I faintly remember old stories of critters liking some cars more than others but it's probably random bad luck. I would suggest placing a dozen traps in around the parking area to give them something more enticing. Worth a try anyway.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Combined_Charging_System https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAE_J1772 I don't see anything on Amazon nearly as expensive as you mentioned. The Bolt uses CCS, which as far as I know is the same world wide so I'm confused about what you mean with Type 1 and Type 2, but...

Should my 2017 Premier be able to auto brake? I have the warning red lights that flash and beep when I'm coming up on something to fast but I haven't ever felt like it was going to stop without my input. I have the lane keep warning but we lack the auto cruise control. Yesterday I read somewhere...

I would suggest doing a cross reference of the part to see what other GM's it fits. Then try to track one down in a salvage yard.

Bringing this back for newer owners that may be interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLFOxgBDuB8

Tire warranty is often hard to get and most EV's have short lived tires due to the high torque involved. Unless you have documented proof (a shop, not yourself in the driveway) of regular rotations it probably isn't worth your hassle to work through the system. But you can float an email to the...

But at that point I doubt I would install a new battery pack unless it cost 3-4 grand. In just the next two years there will be more new EV choices available, more advanced tech, and more EV's on the used market. Rather than spend $12K to $15K on a newer year battery I think a newer car would...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNFRMsAMmOg I'm only at 22K miles but about done with the 36 month basic wty. I hope it's only a subset of cars and not most of them!

Hasn't been below 20F in my area yet at night and they're forecasting a fairly mild December. I'm sure it will get bitter cold Jan-Feb and since I park outside most days I'll have it plugged in every night just so the car can protect the battery if it feels the need to. And I'll let it...

And Toyota, Subaru, Mazda etc. Basically every legacy manufacturer that is way behind in EV development because they misread the future. The leadership has spent 40 years in ICE development and it's all they know. With 20+ new EV's coming to market in the next couple years they are doing...

There are links to a few people that have inserted some extra foam into the seats. I found it easiest to get some nice seat pads from Amazon but I'm not using them now to get the benefit of the seat heaters. I'm fortunate that my commute is short enough that I get by with the seats okay. They...

Probably, but nobody here knows. Try it and let us know! :D

In case y'all haven't seen this. https://www.torquenews.com/7893/3-takeaways-qa-chevy-bolt-ev-battery-expert

I haven't tried it but I am positive that in a pinch a lead acid would be fine, like stranded in a ghost town and you want to get home. That said, long term I'd stick with a AGM with the same rating that came with the car, the way the engineers designed it. I know they're expensive though but...

I found a cheap solution online in a photo. One of those plastic dome covers meant for outside garden hose spigots. I cut off the rubber tightener, sealed the hole on the end, and then used a scissors to cut about a two inch gap on one flat side. Plug in the cable and then place the cover over...

You'll have to research it but I'm pretty sure that studded tires are only for roads that are always snow and ice covered and in that case yes, studs are the best bet (driving within reason and the laws of physics). On cold, dry pavement that a lot of regions have most winter days I think studs...

Early update. I've had the Nokian WR G4's about 120 miles so far, enough to wear off the mold release. They look nice and actually appear to be a little wider than OEM but they're the same size so it could be an illusion. So far I'm satisfied with the purchase. Dry Traction: Definitely more dry...

Yes, every vehicle I know of has the upper and lower buffer, the lower being the most important I believe I've read. So our 60 kWh battery is in fact something like 64+ and it's adjustable via software by GM. I think a recent update might have increased the buffer slightly on the Bolt, which...

They are probably about 180 watts but they're designed for direct contact (sore back muscles) rather than radiating heat at a distance. I suspect your dash will be warmed but the windshield won't benefit. But I guess you could find out with a $20 heating pad.

Yeah, what xflow7 said. The general consensus on the Net has been keeping cars between 20-80% for best long term health. We don't have any 10 year old Bolts to provide us with historical data but at least it has active thermal management for peace of mind. I have a 2017 so it only has Hilltop...